Retailer Brand Commercial Leader Wanted

The Simmance Partnership; Windsor; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the United Kingdom is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead Retailer Brand development. This challenging role involves influencing strategies for Private Label products within a £3bn food category. Candidates should have a strong track record in FMCG and demonstrate an ability to foster innovation and lead cross-functional teams. Success will be recognized and rewarded in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Private Label and Retailer Brand strategies.
• Ability to drive growth in a competitive FMCG environment.
• Track record of influencing at the highest levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Retailer Brand agenda for a major food category.
• Innovate and improve processes within the brand strategy.
• Drive change and inspire a large multi-functional team.

Skills

Private Label expertise

Retailer Brand strategy

Leadership

Commercial execution

Innovation

Job description

Our client, an £800m UK subsidiary of a global branded food giant at £15bn, is on the hunt for an Iconoclast, a subject matter expert and heavyweight, a visionary who can champion the revolution in Retailer Brand development to meet the demands of the grocery retail trade.

You are at the top of your game, known for your authority on all matters Private Label / Own Brand and Retailer Brand (RB) strategy. You have the ambition to lead the ‘reset’ programme for a portfolio of household name brands to #1 in a £3bn ambient food category. The remit is simple; you will lead the RB agenda, from current revenues around 40% of UK turnover and build a more aggressive growth plan combined with commercial execution, rekindling the love for Private Label from your multi-functional collective of colleagues, winning the hearts of an internal 150+ strong community as well as the stakeholders at the helm.

Retailer Brand growth is the relentless desire of the CEO and main Board today. Continuous innovation and process improvement is critical to this business, now in pursuit to take the lead title as category authority in the eyes of the retailer grocery trade. This is a vital leadership position in shaping the future RB strategy. Thinking and acting with fearlessness must be your natural MO. You will be expected to act as the authority with complete autonomy to champion new ways. Your combined technical skill and experience over many years in big blue-chip as well as progressive food and drink companies equips you to succeed. You’re respected as someone who is an inspiration to a large crowd, a creative thought-leader who can make things happen. You will influence at the highest level, bringing best-in-class behaviours to those around you.

This role is principally about driving a new vision in Retailer Brand commercialisation for the future - providing insight and expertise on factory efficiency, innovation, technical developments and beyond… staying ahead of the competition and keeping up with industry trends.

Your talent and passion as a profound commercial FMCG PL / RB expert is without question. You are someone with experience of leading a team. Your drive to deliver results and your track record are second to none.

This successful company rewards performance and they respect people who have clarity of vision to deliver results. This is a chance now to prove yourself in a demanding, vibrant, fast-paced environment, and get noticed for making a difference.